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US Senate overwhelmingly votes to make embassy in Jerusalem permanent – Sanders, Warren among three nay votes
The US Senate overwhelmingly voted to ensure the continued funding for the operation of the US embassy in Jerusalem, sealing Donald Trump’s snub to Palestinians that made a two-state solution even more elusive.
Feb 5, 2021 08:36
Brazil to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem – Bolsonaro’s son
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo has said that his father will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, following the lead of US President Donald Trump. Bolsonaro described the move as “natural and normal.”
Dec 15, 2019 17:48
Jerusalem’s newest shrine? US celebrates embassy move anniversary as Israel braces for riots
The American embassy in Jerusalem is nothing short of a “new shrine” for the Jewish nation, the US ambassador said on the anniversary of the embassy move that has sparked violent protests and clashes ever since.
May 15, 2019 02:37
'Last nail in the coffin for US peacemaking': US merges Israeli embassy with Palestinian mission
Palestinian officials have denounced as hostile the US move to merge its consulate in Jerusalem, which mostly served Palestinians, with the embassy controversially inaugurated last year. The overhaul has been scheduled for Monday.
Mar 4, 2019 03:17
Kenya hotel attack that killed 21 ‘revenge for Trump’s Jerusalem embassy move,’ terrorists claim
As the death toll in the Nairobi hotel attack hit 21, including UK and US citizens, Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group Al-Shabaab claimed it was revenge for US President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Jan 17, 2019 04:12
Palestine takes US to International Court of Justice over Jerusalem embassy move
The Palestinian authority has asked the International Court of Justice to compel the US to shut down its embassy in Jerusalem, because it violates the Vienna convention, which says an embassy must be located in a host country.
Sep 29, 2018 02:56

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